Around the UK - A day trip to Worsley, Greater Manchester, UK following the rise of the Bridgewater Canal - Barton Swing Aqueduct & Control Tower

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The aqueduct, is the first and only swing aqueduct in the world. Allowing larges ships to pass under the rotated basin of the Bridgewater Canal. Originally powered by steam from two 'Lancashire' boilers.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Photo credit: © Terry Dean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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